The Forgotten 11: Presidential Wannabes

October 2, 2012 10:09 AM

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You probably already know President Barack Obama is representing the Democrats, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the Republican hopeful in this year's presidential election. But did you know there is a handful of other contenders? Click through to see who else is seeking the commander-in-chief job.

You probably already know President Barack Obama is representing the Democrats, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the Republican hopeful in this year's presidential election. But did you know there

Candidate:Andre Nigel BarnettThe Reform Party's candidate has served in the U.S. Army and currently is president/CEO at WiseDome Inc. While starting WiseDome, he also worked as a fitness model. Barnett says on his website: "Get the “Elephants and the Asses” mentality out of Washington and let’s get some real work done!"Website: http://andrebarnett2012.com/main/(Campaign photo) less

Candidate:Andre Nigel Barnett
The Reform Party's candidate has served in the U.S. Army and currently is president/CEO at WiseDome Inc. While starting WiseDome, he also worked as a fitness model. Barnett says on ... more

Candidate: Roseanne BarrRunning for president under the Peace and Freedom Party, the actress and comedian has the most name recognition, just not as a politician. Barr infamously butchered the National Anthem in 1990 during a San Diego Padres game. Among the issues that Barr is promoting: the legalization of marijuana, equal rights for all and food and water safety.Website: http://www.roseanneforpresident2012.org/
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Candidate: Roseanne Barr
Running for president under the Peace and Freedom Party, the actress and comedian has the most name recognition, just not as a politician. Barr infamously butchered the National Anthem ... more

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Candidate: Jim Carlson

The Grassroots Party candidate is owner of The Last Place on Earth, a "head shop and adult novelty store" in Duluth, Minn. Carlson lists among his issues: an end to the war on drugs; an audit of the Federal Reserve; and an end to foreign aid.

Candidate: Virgil H. Goode Jr.About: Goode might have the most political experience among the third party hopefuls. The Constitution Party candidate is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia and a former state senator. A balanced budget, an end to illegal immigration, a reduction in legal immigration and securing our borders are among the candidate's top issues.Website: http://www.goodeforpresident2012.com/(Associated Press) less

Candidate: Virgil H. Goode Jr.
About: Goode might have the most political experience among the third party hopefuls. The Constitution Party candidate is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from ... more

Candidate: James HarrisThis isn't the first bid for president for the Socialists Workers candidate, having run in 1996. Harris, a garment worker and member of the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, has been active for more than four decades in the struggle for black rights.Website: http://www.themilitant.com/campaign/
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Candidate: James Harris
This isn't the first bid for president for the Socialists Workers candidate, having run in 1996. Harris, a garment worker and member of the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile ... more

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Candidate:Tom HoeflingThe America's Party candidate is a political activist currently serving as the party's chairman. According to his website, he is known primarily for his pro-life work and his defense of the natural family and traditional marriage.Website: http://www.tomhoefling.com/
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Candidate:Tom Hoefling
The America's Party candidate is a political activist currently serving as the party's chairman. According to his website, he is known primarily for his pro-life work and his defense of ... more

Candidate: Gary JohnsonThe Libertarian Party candidate is a former governor of New Mexico and former Superior Court judge for Orange County, Calif. Calling himself the "People's President," Johnson lists the simplification of immigration, the tacking of illegal immigration and gun rights among his top issues.Website: http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/
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Candidate: Gary Johnson
The Libertarian Party candidate is a former governor of New Mexico and former Superior Court judge for Orange County, Calif. Calling himself the "People's President," Johnson lists the ... more

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Candidate: Peta LindsayParty: Socialism and LiberationWebsite: http://www.pslweb.orgAn anti-war activist, the Party for Socialism and Liberation candidate is not eligible to become president because she is only 28 years old. Lindsay is a 2008 graduate of Howard University and currently pursuing a master’s degree in education from the University of Southern California.Website: http://www.pslweb.org/votepsl/2012/
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Candidate: Peta Lindsay
Party: Socialism and Liberation
Website: http://www.pslweb.org
An anti-war activist, the Party for Socialism and Liberation candidate is not eligible to become president because she is only ... more

Candidate: Merlin MillerThe American Third Position candidate is an American independent film director, writer, and producer. An Army veteran, Miller believes, according to his website, that "news and entertainment are often propaganda, camouflaged for public consumption and misguided action." Website: http://http://merlinmiller2012.com/(File photo) less

Candidate: Merlin Miller
The American Third Position candidate is an American independent film director, writer, and producer. An Army veteran, Miller believes, according to his website, that "news and ... more

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Candidate: Jill SteinThe Green Party candidate is a physician and teacher of internal medicine. Stein, who has appeared as an environmental health expert on several news programs. ran for governor of Massachusetts in 2002. Jobs, education, civil liberties and clean energy are among Stein's top issues.Website: http://www.gp.org/index.php
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Candidate: Jill Stein
The Green Party candidate is a physician and teacher of internal medicine. Stein, who has appeared as an environmental health expert on several news programs. ran for governor of ... more

Candidate: Tom StevensThe Objectivist Party candidate is an educator, attorney and political activist who also ran for president in 2008. According to his party's website, Stevens started the following holidays: Free Trade Day (May 8th), Space Exploration Day (July 20th), Skyscraper Appreciation Day (August 10th) and Individual Rights Day (August 29th). Website: http://www.objectivistparty.us/(Logo from Objectivist) Photo: (file) / SA less

Candidate: Tom Stevens
The Objectivist Party candidate is an educator, attorney and political activist who also ran for president in 2008. According to his party's website, Stevens started the following ... more